Sean Kingston, the famous rapper, and his mother, Janice Turner, have recently been indicted for allegedly committing fraud worth over $1 million. The United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida reported that Kingston and his mother appeared in federal court following an indictment accusing them of falsely claiming they had made bank transfers for high-end items like specialty vehicles and jewelry.
The charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud against Kingston and Turner are related to a scheme in which they allegedly defrauded sellers of luxury vehicles, jewelry, and other goods using fraudulent documents. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that the defendants falsely represented that they had made bank transfers as payment for these items when, in reality, no such transfers had been made, resulting in them retaining the goods without actually paying for them. Through this scheme, they obtained more than $1 million in property.
According to reports, Kingston and Turner are accused of stealing jewelry worth nearly $500,000, as well as substantial amounts from various banks and dealers. The indictment charges both Kingston and Turner with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for each count if convicted.
This indictment comes after Kingston’s arrest in California and subsequent extradition to Florida following a SWAT raid at his home, where Turner was arrested. The raid took place after a lawsuit was filed against Kingston by Ver Ver Entertainment, alleging that he failed to pay for a 232-inch TV and sound system that was installed at his home.
Court documents reveal that Kingston promised promotional videos featuring Justin Bieber to the company in exchange for a lower down payment and credit towards the purchase price of the TV and sound system. However, Kingston allegedly failed to complete the payment for the remaining balance after the installation, leading to the fraud charges.
It is worth noting that Kingston was already serving probation for trafficking stolen property at the time of his arrest, while Turner had previously pleaded guilty to bank fraud and served over a year in prison for stealing $160,000.
The legal proceedings against Sean Kingston and his mother highlight the serious consequences of committing fraud and the importance of honesty and integrity in financial transactions. The case serves as a cautionary tale for individuals who may be tempted to engage in fraudulent activities for personal gain.